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Morrison misreads the state of the Economy

The latest national accounts figures for the December quarter, as boring as they may be to some, caused the Treasurer, Scott Morrison to be upbeat about the… Read more “Morrison misreads the state of the Economy”

March 22, 2016 by John Kelly

Turnbull, the Puppet P.M.

After observing Malcolm Turnbull for the past five months, nothing could be clearer to the shrewd onlooker. If his accession to the leadership was to signal something… Read more “Turnbull, the Puppet P.M.”

March 22, 2016 by John Kelly

A Government of Amateurs

Scott Morrison’s own ideology has come back to bite him and his government where it hurts; their own credibility as economic managers is in tatters.   Read… Read more “A Government of Amateurs”

February 27, 2016February 27, 2016 by John Kelly

Is the pressure starting to tell on Malcolm Turnbull?

In challenging and winning the Liberal party leadership and the prize of becoming prime minister, he was responsible for sending a wave of relief across the country.… Read more “Is the pressure starting to tell on Malcolm Turnbull?”

February 22, 2016 by John Kelly

No jobs, no growth, but lots of spin

If it were serious about jobs and growth, the government, as the currency issuer, has it within its capacity to employ our under-utilised workforce in a broad… Read more “No jobs, no growth, but lots of spin”

February 19, 2016 by John Kelly

What was he saying?

The address by Scott Morrison at the National Press Club and his subsequent interview with Leigh Sales on Wednesday evening was, to say the least, uninspiring. Much… Read more “What was he saying?”

February 18, 2016 by John Kelly

The Neo-liberal Juggernaut Rolls On

The Coalition promised a lot in 2013, yet in the two and a half years since becoming the government, they could not boast one measurable statistic that… Read more “The Neo-liberal Juggernaut Rolls On”

February 16, 2016February 27, 2016 by John Kelly

The Game is Rigged.

A short video by Robert Reich lasting just 2 minutes 35 seconds landed in my news feed on Facebook a few days ago. For all I know… Read more “The Game is Rigged.”

January 6, 2016 by John Kelly

Blogging for a Better Australia

What do the following have in common: Tony Abbott, Joe Hockey, Arthur Sinodinos, David Johnston, Bronwyn Bishop, Jamie Briggs, Eric Abetz, Mal Brough, Kevin Andrews, Bruce Billson?… Read more “Blogging for a Better Australia”

January 4, 2016February 22, 2016 by John Kelly

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